Logan County is on the list of recipients of the EMTS grants program. That means 77 thousand, 500 dollars is coming from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment for the purchase of a new ambulance. The original grant request was for 2 ambulances and some additional equipment, but county officials say they are happy to get this money, considering how tight the funding is for state grants right now.
Tuesday, June 21, 2011
Snow falling in Colorado mountains
DENVER (AP) - Winter weather has returned to Colorado, just a day before summer officially begins.
National Weather Service meteorologist Jim Kalina in Boulder says several inches of snow have fallen in Colorado's high country.
The Denver Post reports that snow closed Trail Ridge Road overnight in Rocky Mountain National Park. The road was reopened shortly after noon Monday and was crowded with riders on the Bicycle Tour of Colorado.
Park officials say some riders had to be treated for mild hypothermia.
Up to 5 inches of snow fell in some of the central- Colorado mountains. Interstate 70 at the Eisenhower Tunnel west of Denver was wet and snowy at times.
Campers are being warned to be prepared for unseasonably cold conditions to prevent hypothermia and frostbite.
National Weather Service meteorologist Jim Kalina in Boulder says several inches of snow have fallen in Colorado's high country.
The Denver Post reports that snow closed Trail Ridge Road overnight in Rocky Mountain National Park. The road was reopened shortly after noon Monday and was crowded with riders on the Bicycle Tour of Colorado.
Park officials say some riders had to be treated for mild hypothermia.
Up to 5 inches of snow fell in some of the central- Colorado mountains. Interstate 70 at the Eisenhower Tunnel west of Denver was wet and snowy at times.
Campers are being warned to be prepared for unseasonably cold conditions to prevent hypothermia and frostbite.
Hick To Try To Reverrse Tax Breaks
Governor John Hickenlooper want to reverse a tax break that casinos go that cuts millions from Colorado's community colleges, historic-preservation groups and other organizations. The Denver Post reports that the Colorado Limited Gaming Control Commission approved a 5 percent tax cut for casinos on May 19 and on June 6 denied requests from community-college and historic-preservation officials to reconsider the decision. Hickenlooper has since talked by phone with some of the commissioners and is planning to meet with chairman Meyer Saltzman.
Sewers to be Smoke Tested
The Fort Morgan Wastewater Department will smoke test the city's sewers so any leaks can be fixed. The smoke is non-toxic, not hazardous and will disappear in minutes. The city has not figured out yet when it will do the smoke test, but will let residents know.
CO Shakespeare Festival restructuring to cut costs
BOULDER, Colo. (AP) - With some financial restructuring, the Colorado Shakespeare Festival is hoping all's well that ends well.
The Daily Camera reports the festival in Boulder blames the recession, a West Nile virus scare and heavy summer rains for a shortfall of about $950,000 between 2007 and 2009. The plays are performed in the outdoor Mary Rippon Theater on the University of Colorado campus.
The festival broke even last year and this year is reducing its summer workforce from 170 to 130 and will no longer run different shows concurrently. It also plans to begin paying back $50,000 in emergency funds awarded by the College of Arts and Sciences.
The Shakespeare Festival's new season opens Saturday with "Romeo and Juliet" and runs through Aug. 14.
The Daily Camera reports the festival in Boulder blames the recession, a West Nile virus scare and heavy summer rains for a shortfall of about $950,000 between 2007 and 2009. The plays are performed in the outdoor Mary Rippon Theater on the University of Colorado campus.
The festival broke even last year and this year is reducing its summer workforce from 170 to 130 and will no longer run different shows concurrently. It also plans to begin paying back $50,000 in emergency funds awarded by the College of Arts and Sciences.
The Shakespeare Festival's new season opens Saturday with "Romeo and Juliet" and runs through Aug. 14.
Mitt Romney in Colorado
DENVER (AP) - Republican Mitt Romney attacked President Barack Obama on health care and the economy during the GOP presidential candidate's first visit to Colorado since he launched his campaign.
The former Massachusetts governor says his experience working in the private sector makes him more qualified than Obama on the economy and criticized Obama's health care plan, which has features similar to the Massachusetts program implemented when Romney was governor. Romney argues a health care strategy for one state isn't necessarily beneficial to another.
Romney made the comments Monday evening at a restaurant in the Denver suburb of Aurora. He also planned a private fundraiser later and a reception for his presidential exploratory committee. Romney's campaign says they wouldn't disclose how much money they raised at the event.
Colorado is considered one of a handful of swing states and a Romney spokesman says he plans to "campaign vigorously" in the state.
The former Massachusetts governor says his experience working in the private sector makes him more qualified than Obama on the economy and criticized Obama's health care plan, which has features similar to the Massachusetts program implemented when Romney was governor. Romney argues a health care strategy for one state isn't necessarily beneficial to another.
Romney made the comments Monday evening at a restaurant in the Denver suburb of Aurora. He also planned a private fundraiser later and a reception for his presidential exploratory committee. Romney's campaign says they wouldn't disclose how much money they raised at the event.
Colorado is considered one of a handful of swing states and a Romney spokesman says he plans to "campaign vigorously" in the state.
Flood advisory issued for Colorado rivers
DENVER (AP) - The National Weather Service says rivers in Colorado are running high with snowmelt and rainfall.
The weather service issued flood advisories for the Cache La Poudre (kash-luh-POO'-der) and South Platte rivers after more than two 2 inches of rain fell Monday.
The weather service said the rivers are rising and forecast to rise above flood stage on Monday night.
Weld County Undersheriff Margie Martinez says the Poudre is over its bank in spots, but there are no reports of major flooding.
Meteorologist Jim Kalina says snowmelt and rain are leaving several rivers running high Monday in Jackson and Grand counties. No major problems have been reported.
In western Colorado, the right lanes of Interstate 70 in both directions have been reopened. The lanes near Fruita were closed June 3 because of the Colorado River's high levels.
The weather service issued flood advisories for the Cache La Poudre (kash-luh-POO'-der) and South Platte rivers after more than two 2 inches of rain fell Monday.
The weather service said the rivers are rising and forecast to rise above flood stage on Monday night.
Weld County Undersheriff Margie Martinez says the Poudre is over its bank in spots, but there are no reports of major flooding.
Meteorologist Jim Kalina says snowmelt and rain are leaving several rivers running high Monday in Jackson and Grand counties. No major problems have been reported.
In western Colorado, the right lanes of Interstate 70 in both directions have been reopened. The lanes near Fruita were closed June 3 because of the Colorado River's high levels.
Farm Workers' Families March on City Hall
Family members of those eleven men jailed in Morgan County after they were arrested at the Wildcat Dairy farm marched on Fort Morgan City Hall last Saturday. More than 100 joined the workers' children the day before Father's day. The eleven face charges of using fake documents to get work.
Colorado Budget has More Money in It
(Denver, CO) -- An unexpected Colorado budget surplus means public schools are going to get some help. The state is going to end this budget year with more than 300-million dollars in the black, meaning almost 70-million dollars will help curb huge cuts to schools. Economists tell the "Denver Post" the state's budget is still a long way from stable and more cuts will probably be needed later.
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